What You Need to Know
Whisking butter and flour with milk to create a stable emulsion. The starches in the flour help to stabilize the mixture.
Campania bechamel emulsion is a key component of traditional Campanian dishes, such as lasagna.
Key Parameters
Temperature
80°C
70°C - 85°C
Time
15 minutes
10 minutes - 20 minutes
Equipment
Medium saucepanWhiskFine sieve
Steps
- 1.
Lasagna Napoletana (Naples, Italy): Binds layers and adds creaminess
- 2.
Cannelloni (Rome, Italy): Filling base
- 3.
Croque Madame (France): Mornay sauce base
The Science
Primary Reaction
emulsification